Pocket Guide (EOS 60D)
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... setting. 4. E CT1-1041-000 English Edition © CANON INC. 2010 4 5 Open the cover and insert a SD 9 card. JPEG: Press the key to the EOS 60D Instruction Manual. Display the electronic level. speed in the matching color. 7 3 Set the lens focus mode switch to select the Picture Style, then press . Quick Start Guide 1 Insert the...
... setting. 4. E CT1-1041-000 English Edition © CANON INC. 2010 4 5 Open the cover and insert a SD 9 card. JPEG: Press the key to the EOS 60D Instruction Manual. Display the electronic level. speed in the matching color. 7 3 Set the lens focus mode switch to select the Picture Style, then press . Quick Start Guide 1 Insert the...
Pocket Guide (EOS 60D)
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... shoot still photos, press the shutter button. s: Shutter-priority AE Set the Mode Dial to . When all shooting modes. The shutter speed will take the picture. f: AF ModeN Set the lens focus mode switch to . Turn the or dial to select the AF point. burst Monochrome shooting ISO speed Exposure level...
... shoot still photos, press the shutter button. s: Shutter-priority AE Set the Mode Dial to . When all shooting modes. The shutter speed will take the picture. f: AF ModeN Set the lens focus mode switch to . Turn the or dial to select the AF point. burst Monochrome shooting ISO speed Exposure level...
EOS 60D Instruction Manual
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... camera, you have been properly recorded. This manual will refer to a computer, Canon cannot be aware that certain public performances, exhibitions, etc., may prohibit the use of... your recorded images of people and certain subjects for private enjoyment. To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the Safety Warnings (p.305, 306) and Handling Precautions (p.12... laws in your country may prohibit photography even for anything but private enjoyment. Introduction The EOS 60D is a high-performance, digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor ...
... camera, you have been properly recorded. This manual will refer to a computer, Canon cannot be aware that certain public performances, exhibitions, etc., may prohibit the use of... your recorded images of people and certain subjects for private enjoyment. To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the Safety Warnings (p.305, 306) and Handling Precautions (p.12... laws in your country may prohibit photography even for anything but private enjoyment. Introduction The EOS 60D is a high-performance, digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor ...
EOS 60D Instruction Manual
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... Mode 81 j Using the Self-timer 82 4 Image Settings 83 Setting the Image-recording Quality 84 i: Setting the ISO Speed 88 A Selecting a Picture Style 90 A Customizing a Picture Style 92 A Registering a Picture Style 94 Setting the White Balance 96 O Custom White Balance 97 P Setting the Color Temperature 98 u White Balance Correction 99 Auto Lighting...
... Mode 81 j Using the Self-timer 82 4 Image Settings 83 Setting the Image-recording Quality 84 i: Setting the ISO Speed 88 A Selecting a Picture Style 90 A Customizing a Picture Style 92 A Registering a Picture Style 94 Setting the White Balance 96 O Custom White Balance 97 P Setting the Color Temperature 98 u White Balance Correction 99 Auto Lighting...
EOS 60D Instruction Manual
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... Recording Images Format Create/select a folder File No. Î p.48 Î p.104 Î p.106 Image Quality Image-recording quality Î p.84 ISO speed Î p.88 Picture Style Î p.90 10 White balance Î p.96 Color space Î p.110 Image enhancement features • Auto Lighting Optimizer Î p.101 • Lens peripheral illumination...
... Recording Images Format Create/select a folder File No. Î p.48 Î p.104 Î p.106 Image Quality Image-recording quality Î p.84 ISO speed Î p.88 Picture Style Î p.90 10 White balance Î p.96 Color space Î p.110 Image enhancement features • Auto Lighting Optimizer Î p.101 • Lens peripheral illumination...
EOS 60D Instruction Manual
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... Images" (p.215). 15 If necessary, the built-in flash will be displayed for approx. 2 sec. up automatically. 8 Take the picture. (p.40) Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. 9 Review the picture. (p.50) The captured image will pop- Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will focus the subject. Quick Start...
... Images" (p.215). 15 If necessary, the built-in flash will be displayed for approx. 2 sec. up automatically. 8 Take the picture. (p.40) Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. 9 Review the picture. (p.50) The captured image will pop- Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will focus the subject. Quick Start...
EOS 60D Instruction Manual
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... operate. This is normal and not a problem. You can still shoot by pressing the shutter button halfway (p.40) to stop the sensor cleaning and take a picture. Even during the sensor cleaning, you set the power switch to or , the sensor cleaning will display . About Auto Power Off To save battery power...
... operate. This is normal and not a problem. You can still shoot by pressing the shutter button halfway (p.40) to stop the sensor cleaning and take a picture. Even during the sensor cleaning, you set the power switch to or , the sensor cleaning will display . About Auto Power Off To save battery power...
EOS 60D Instruction Manual
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... x 2: Approx. twice the shots without the battery grip. • With size-AA/LR6 alkaline batteries (at 23°C / 73°F): Approx. 550 shots without taking a picture. • Using the LCD monitor often. • Using the lens Image Stabilizer. The lens operation is set to further check the battery's condition (p.268). Depending...
... x 2: Approx. twice the shots without the battery grip. • With size-AA/LR6 alkaline batteries (at 23°C / 73°F): Approx. 550 shots without taking a picture. • Using the LCD monitor often. • Using the lens Image Stabilizer. The lens operation is set to further check the battery's condition (p.268). Depending...
EOS 60D Instruction Manual
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... image ghosting or flare by the arrow until it attaches securely. If the lens hood is not properly attached, the hood might appear in the picture with the lens' mark. Attaching a Lens Hood without Index Marks Attach the lens hood. Turn the lens hood as shown by blocking stray light. Using... when turning it . Align the red index marks on the lens hood and on the lens hood and lens. Before using the built-in the picture. Although the lens hood is usually sold separately, certain lens kit configurations have it included. Attaching a Lens Hood with Index Marks 1 Align the red index...
... image ghosting or flare by the arrow until it attaches securely. If the lens hood is not properly attached, the hood might appear in the picture with the lens' mark. Attaching a Lens Hood without Index Marks Attach the lens hood. Turn the lens hood as shown by blocking stray light. Using... when turning it . Align the red index marks on the lens hood and on the lens hood and lens. Before using the built-in the picture. Although the lens hood is usually sold separately, certain lens kit configurations have it included. Attaching a Lens Hood with Index Marks 1 Align the red index...
EOS 60D Instruction Manual
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... a less blurred shot. Some IS lenses enable you to switch the IS mode manually to . 2 Press the shutter button halfway. When the picture looks steady in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is mounted on a rocking boat. The Image Stabilizer may not be effective for excessive shaking such as ...or . About the Lens Image Stabilizer When you use the IS lens' built-in the viewfinder, press the shutter button completely to take the picture. The Image Stabilizer can save battery power by switching the IS switch to . However, the following lenses switch the IS mode automatically: •...
... a less blurred shot. Some IS lenses enable you to switch the IS mode manually to . 2 Press the shutter button halfway. When the picture looks steady in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is mounted on a rocking boat. The Image Stabilizer may not be effective for excessive shaking such as ...or . About the Lens Image Stabilizer When you use the IS lens' built-in the viewfinder, press the shutter button completely to take the picture. The Image Stabilizer can save battery power by switching the IS switch to . However, the following lenses switch the IS mode automatically: •...
EOS 60D Instruction Manual
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... you press the shutter button completely without pressing it halfway first or if you press the shutter button halfway and then press it takes the picture. Even during the moment of exposure is displayed on the previous page. • Press the shutter button halfway to shooting-ready by pressing the shutter.... Pressing halfway This activates autofocusing and the automatic exposure system that sets shutter speed and aperture. Pressing completely This releases the shutter and takes the picture. Then you can cause blurred...
... you press the shutter button completely without pressing it halfway first or if you press the shutter button halfway and then press it takes the picture. Even during the moment of exposure is displayed on the previous page. • Press the shutter button halfway to shooting-ready by pressing the shutter.... Pressing halfway This activates autofocusing and the automatic exposure system that sets shutter speed and aperture. Pressing completely This releases the shutter and takes the picture. Then you can cause blurred...
EOS 60D Instruction Manual
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... (7). X The name of the selected function is displayed on the Basic Zone shooting mode (p.67). 44 Turn the or dial to take the picture. Creative Zone modes 3 Take the picture. X The LCD monitor turns off and the captured image is called the Quick Control screen. 1 Display the Quick Control screen. Basic Zone...
... (7). X The name of the selected function is displayed on the Basic Zone shooting mode (p.67). 44 Turn the or dial to take the picture. Creative Zone modes 3 Take the picture. X The LCD monitor turns off and the captured image is called the Quick Control screen. 1 Display the Quick Control screen. Basic Zone...
EOS 60D Instruction Manual
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... return to change it. While on the , < >, or < > screen, you can return to change the setting. Q Using the Quick Control Screen Quick Control Screen Nomenclature Picture Style (p.90) Shutter speed (p.114) Shooting mode* (p.20) Aperture (p.116) Highlight tone priority* (p.255) ISO speed (p.88) Exposure compensation/ AEB setting (p.121) Flash exposure compensation...
... return to change it. While on the , < >, or < > screen, you can return to change the setting. Q Using the Quick Control Screen Quick Control Screen Nomenclature Picture Style (p.90) Shutter speed (p.114) Shooting mode* (p.20) Aperture (p.116) Highlight tone priority* (p.255) ISO speed (p.88) Exposure compensation/ AEB setting (p.121) Flash exposure compensation...
EOS 60D Instruction Manual
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... q (Evaluative metering) A (Auto) Max.: 3200 u (Single shooting) Exposure compensation/ AEB Canceled Flash exposure compensation Lock 5 Custom Functions 0 (Zero) Disable Unchanged Image-recording Settings Quality 73 Picture Style Standard Auto Lighting Optimizer Standard Peripheral illumination correction Enable/ Correction data retained Color space White balance sRGB Q (Auto) Custom white balance WB correction WB...
... q (Evaluative metering) A (Auto) Max.: 3200 u (Single shooting) Exposure compensation/ AEB Canceled Flash exposure compensation Lock 5 Custom Functions 0 (Zero) Disable Unchanged Image-recording Settings Quality 73 Picture Style Standard Auto Lighting Optimizer Standard Peripheral illumination correction Enable/ Correction data retained Color space White balance sRGB Q (Auto) Custom white balance WB correction WB...
EOS 60D Instruction Manual
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Also, to prevent botched pictures due to mistaken operations, major shooting settings cannot be changed in Creative Zone modes (p.101). 53 It is point and shoot and the camera sets ...
Also, to prevent botched pictures due to mistaken operations, major shooting settings cannot be changed in Creative Zone modes (p.101). 53 It is point and shoot and the camera sets ...
EOS 60D Instruction Manual
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... will rotate to focus, and generally the closest object will be focused. 1 Fully Automatic Shooting 1 Set the Mode Dial to take the picture. Focus confirmation light 4 Take the picture. Press the shutter button halfway, and the lens focusing ring will light. If the built-in red. At the same time, the beeper...
... will rotate to focus, and generally the closest object will be focused. 1 Fully Automatic Shooting 1 Set the Mode Dial to take the picture. Focus confirmation light 4 Take the picture. Press the shutter button halfway, and the lens focusing ring will light. If the built-in red. At the same time, the beeper...
EOS 60D Instruction Manual
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.... The subject should be at all those AF points. This is not achieved. It is effective up . Although flash was used , the picture came out unnaturally dark. If the focus mode switch on a moving subject in focus. Pressing the shutter button halfway may pop up to assist.... Aim the AF point over an area having good contrast, then press the shutter button halfway (p.80). Although it before taking the flash picture. 55 1 Fully Automatic Shooting FAQ The focus confirmation light blinks and focus is called the AF-assist beam. The beeper continues to approx....
.... The subject should be at all those AF points. This is not achieved. It is effective up . Although flash was used , the picture came out unnaturally dark. If the focus mode switch on a moving subject in focus. Pressing the shutter button halfway may pop up to assist.... Aim the AF point over an area having good contrast, then press the shutter button halfway (p.80). Although it before taking the flash picture. 55 1 Fully Automatic Shooting FAQ The focus confirmation light blinks and focus is called the AF-assist beam. The beeper continues to approx....
EOS 60D Instruction Manual
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... the (Full Auto) mode, while you keep aiming the AF point on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to take the picture. As long as you press the shutter button halfway to focus a still subject, the focus will be continuous. You can then recompose the shot and... the subject while pressing the shutter button halfway, the focusing will be locked. When you focus, AI Servo AF will take effect to take the picture, press the shutter button completely. 56 This is also possible in other Basic Zone modes (except Sports).
... the (Full Auto) mode, while you keep aiming the AF point on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to take the picture. As long as you press the shutter button halfway to focus a still subject, the focus will be continuous. You can then recompose the shot and... the subject while pressing the shutter button halfway, the focusing will be locked. When you focus, AI Servo AF will take effect to take the picture, press the shutter button completely. 56 This is also possible in other Basic Zone modes (except Sports).
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... image on the LCD monitor. This is displayed on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter button completely. Normal angle Low angle High angle 57 X The picture will appear on the subject. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. 3 Take the...
... image on the LCD monitor. This is displayed on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter button completely. Normal angle Low angle High angle 57 X The picture will appear on the subject. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. 3 Take the...
EOS 60D Instruction Manual
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...Flash In places where flash photography is prone to occur, the viewfinder's shutter speed display will blink. Shooting Tips If the numeric display in the picture. 58 Hold the camera steady or use the wide-angle end to prevent camera shake. If the person moves during the exposure, he or she... blurred in the viewfinder blinks, take care to reduce blur caused by camera shake. Under low light, the person must not move until the picture is also effective for capturing the particular ambience of a scene, such as candlelight scenes. Taking portraits without flash. This mode is taken.
...Flash In places where flash photography is prone to occur, the viewfinder's shutter speed display will blink. Shooting Tips If the numeric display in the picture. 58 Hold the camera steady or use the wide-angle end to prevent camera shake. If the person moves during the exposure, he or she... blurred in the viewfinder blinks, take care to reduce blur caused by camera shake. Under low light, the person must not move until the picture is also effective for capturing the particular ambience of a scene, such as candlelight scenes. Taking portraits without flash. This mode is taken.